Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire | Experience: 2+ years of Trusts & Estates | License: Active Illinois Bar (required)
About the Opportunity:
A boutique law firm with a sophisticated Trusts & Estates practice. This associate will work closely with senior leadership across estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate and related tax-compliance work, with real attorney-level ownership.
Must-Haves:
- 2+ years of Trusts & Estates experience
- Estate planning, trust administration and probate exposure
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active Illinois Bar admission
- Strong drafting and attention to detail
- Client-centered communication
- Strong organization, deadlines and follow-through
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage trust and estate administration matters
- Advise on estate planning and client goals
- Draft wills, trusts and powers of attorney
- Prepare gift and estate tax returns
- Handle probate matters and legal research
- Keep matters organized and moving
- Support senior attorneys with reliable execution
Strong Plus:
- Gift/estate tax return preparation
- Sophisticated tax or asset-protection planning
- Direct client advisory experience
- Administration matters owned start to finish